268: Angry Vegan to Leading with Love: Kate Galli on Protein, Muscle & Mindset

Description:Vegan health coach and Healthification host Kate Galli joins Michele to talk about trading outrage for effectiveness—and the practical mindset and protein strategies that keep a plant-strong life doable in midlife.Kate shares her memorable 5-S Protein Strategy, why muscle is metabolism, and the simple mindset shift that neutralizes overwhelm: only focus on what you can control.She opens up about moving from training omnivores to working with vegans and “vegans at heart,” and why structure isn’t pressure—it’s freedom.Whether you’re re-starting, leveling up, or leading by example for your family, this episode blends compassion with clear, repeatable tactics.In this episode:How Kate shifted from “angry vegan” to leading with love (and why that approach works).The 5-S Protein Strategy: Star, Scatter, Side, Stir-through, Sauce—a simple roadmap for balanced vegan meals.The antidote to O.V.E.R.W.H.E.L.M., starting with the “O”: Only focus on what’s within your control.Why mindset is the foundation of sustainable change.How muscle is metabolism, especially for women in midlife.Why structure = freedom when it comes to food, fitness, and follow-through.Try this week:Add one 5-S element to your next meal—scatter hemp seeds (Michele’s fave) or stir through protein powder.Do a 2-minute Overwhelm Reset: brain-dump everything, circle one “Do,” and start there.Begin a strength habit: 10 bodyweight squats today, then build consistency.Connect with Kate Galli:Website: https://strongbodygreenplanet.comHealthification Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-healthification-podcast/id856696884The Plant Positive Journal: https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/plant-positive-journal/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongbodygreenplanet/Listener ChallengeShare one small action from this episode—your favorite “S” from Kate’s protein strategy, your 2-minute overwhelm reset, or your first day of squats—and tag @vedgeyourbest so we can cheer you on.Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠veganatanyage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠